The Title of the Film was chosen to be done as stop motion, although this technique is not normally seen in the "real media", it was seen in Napoleon Dynamite. We did this because as shown in the first three screen shots it is a look back at what his child hood was like. The colours represent a young feel to the movie, helping it to keep upbeat.
Our setting was mainly set outside with the character walking alone to represent that although grown up, he is still not popular. However he seems to be successful, represented by the car and secretary working for him. A real media example is Forrest Gump as he is sitting oustide whilst the opening sequence is shown.
The costumes shows him to be successful from screen shot 4-9, we chose this so the audience could compare past and present Gordon. In most films each costume represents the individual character to show age, personality and class within society giving the audience information to help identify with the character.
Camera work and Editing - we wanted to have control over what the audience focuses on, so we used a tripod for steady shots but also changed the angles and used a variety of shots for diversity keeping the audience interested and help show the characters reactions to the situation.
Font and Style - The font used throughout the title sequence was kept the same as it was edited into the shot. However we tried to combine this font and style with the titles we manually put into the shot. We kept the titles very simple and clear.
Story/Narrative - Throughout the opening titles the narrative gives the main background information to viewers, of the typical story line of a drama/comedy. For example the shots of Heather Clancy who would appear later in the film. Although there are not many hints of humour this comes later with in the film as his school life was not a happy time for him.
Genre - We tried to make the genre evident through the use of the narrative and music. We found that the use of a voice - over was very typical of the drama/comedy genre. The use of the narrative and the scene of young Gordon being hit in the face with a rugby ball shows the drama. The comedy is seen later in the film, however we get the feeling by Gordon dropping his papers that he is clumsy which could be seen as comedy later in the film.
Characters - Our main character is focused on throughout the opening scene, his appearance only changes due to age, however we still know he is the main character because of the narration. The use of the scene with younger Gordon is to see the contrast between what he once was and what he has become, which is very successful. We wanted the audience to feel sympathy for him but also to see his determined character of becoming a successful man.
Special FX - We used a fade to black effect to show the separation in time, between younger and older Gordon. This was just to break the filming so the audience could adjust to the jump in time. We also used a cross dissolve in the playground scene to also show the jump in time. In grid shot eight, we used a stop motion effect, although it is not very smoothly put together, it creates a childish effect to the film, which is relevant considering its a school reunion.
G fONT AND, keeping the audience in
Font and Style - The font used throughout the title sequence was kept the same as it was edited into the shot. However we tried to combine this font and style with the titles we manually put into the shot. We kept the titles very simple and clear.
Story/Narrative - Throughout the opening titles the narrative gives the main background information to viewers, of the typical story line of a drama/comedy. For example the shots of Heather Clancy who would appear later in the film. Although there are not many hints of humour this comes later with in the film as his school life was not a happy time for him.
Genre - We tried to make the genre evident through the use of the narrative and music. We found that the use of a voice - over was very typical of the drama/comedy genre. The use of the narrative and the scene of young Gordon being hit in the face with a rugby ball shows the drama. The comedy is seen later in the film, however we get the feeling by Gordon dropping his papers that he is clumsy which could be seen as comedy later in the film.
Characters - Our main character is focused on throughout the opening scene, his appearance only changes due to age, however we still know he is the main character because of the narration. The use of the scene with younger Gordon is to see the contrast between what he once was and what he has become, which is very successful. We wanted the audience to feel sympathy for him but also to see his determined character of becoming a successful man.
Special FX - We used a fade to black effect to show the separation in time, between younger and older Gordon. This was just to break the filming so the audience could adjust to the jump in time. We also used a cross dissolve in the playground scene to also show the jump in time. In grid shot eight, we used a stop motion effect, although it is not very smoothly put together, it creates a childish effect to the film, which is relevant considering its a school reunion.
G fONT AND, keeping the audience in
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